From the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel . . . Ellis L. “Vernie” McElwain, age 75 of Adrian died Wednesday, December 31 at Bates County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 7 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. Visitation from 5 - 7 p.m. Tuesday January 6 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Contributions to the Adrian United Methodist Church. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com Vernie is survived by his wife, Barbara McElwain of Adrian; one son, Darren McElwain of Adrian; six grandchildren; two great-grandsons; one brother, Glen McElwain and wife Linda of Butler; one sister, Connie Eidson and husband Danny of Urich; and one sister-in-law, Sharon McElwain of Butler. That’s Ellis L. “Vernie” McElwain with funeral services 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 7 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.
